AMD A520 Motherboards

Building a PC becomes cheaper with the launch of AMD A520 motherboards

They offer support for current Ryzen 3000 desktop chips, including XT variants

AMD announced the launch of its new chips including the A520 chip, offering a solution to all those who while building their PCs, also worry about the economic side. The A520 motherboards stand in the AM4 socked and the models will be available from regular manufacturers anywhere in the globe.

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These boards support the current Ryzen 3000 desktop chips, including the XT variants, the recently launched Ryzen 4000-series (Renoir) APUs and will be compatible also with the 4th generation Ryzen (Zen 3) which will be released a little later in 2020, so there is the possibility of upgrading even later.

 A320A520B550X570
CPU Graphics Supportx16 PCIe 3.0x16 PCIe 3.0x16 PCIe 4.0x16 PCIe 4.0
CPU Storage SupportPCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 4.0PCIe 4.0
CPU USB Ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 21 x USB 3.2 Gen 22 x USB 3.2 Gen 28 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Dual Graphics Support NoNoYesYes
General Purpose LanesPCIe 2.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 4.0
CPU Chipset UplinkPCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 4.0
Overclocking SupportNoNoYesYes

The A520 motherboards should be available from manufacturers like MSI, ASRock and Asus priced from $100. Quite a friendly move for anyone who is going to build their own setup but is budget limited. While the AMD A520 chips give to entry-level Ryzen PC builders a list of new features compared to older A320 and B450 motherboards, some compromises have to be made.

The biggest compromise may be the lack of PCIe 4.0 compatibility. PCIe 4.0 gives a greater bandwidth when paired to compatible CPUs like Ryzen 3000 series. This means that your A520 chip won’t be able to give the maximum bandwidth of your CPU as a result you will be limited to PCIe 3.0 speeds. This may not be a big deal unless you use a PCIe 4.0 SSD to make use of higher speeds. On the other side, PCIe 4.0 does not matter on the graphics card since a PCIe 3.0 x16 is mother than enough. Should also mention that the new A520 chipset doesn’t support CPU overclocking and this is not a huge deal cos Ryzen 3000-series (codename Matisse) CPUs don’t have much manual overclocking headroom.

AMD A520 Motherboard Chipset
AMD A520 Motherboard Chipset

Aside for the entry-level (sub $100 US) prices, AMD A520 motherboards have o loot to offer like increased  I/O, support for next-gen Ryzen CPUs & APUs (besides the current ones) so there is path for upgradability, and better quality components, something not seen on older A320 chips. The new chips lands with 26 usable PCIe 3.0 lanes, supports up to four SATA III ports and as for the connectivity can accommodate up to five USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two native USB 3.1 ports, and six native USB 2.0 ports.

Already a handful of motherboards already to go with the new chipset. These include:

  • ASRock A520M Pro4
  • Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus
  • Biostar A520MH
  • Gigabyte A520 Aorus Elite
  • MSI MAG A520M Vector Wi-Fi

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Xiaomi RedmiBook Air 13

Xiaomi RedmiBook Air 13 Unveiled, Weighs Only 1kg And Can Go Up To 16GB RAM

RedmiBook Air 13 is an ultrabook which weighs only 1.05 kg and comes with a 13.3-inch screen

Xiaomi is expanding its range of laptops and the well-known Chinese company has introduced the new model – RedmiBook Air 13 in the Chinese market, initially.

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The laptop screen has a resolution of 2560 x 1600p, with a 16:10 aspect ratio, offers support for the 100% sRGB color spectrum, 300 nits brightness, and the same brings the DC Dimming function. The RedmiBook Air 13 is powered by a 10th generation Intel Core i5-10210Y processor, which can reach 4.5GHz in Turbo Boost. It comes with 8 GB and 16 GB RAM options, and both variants have a 512 GB SSD. This slim laptop also has a heat transfer module.

RedmiBook Air 13
RedmiBook Air 13

The RedmiBook Air 13 packs a 41Wh battery that can last for 8 hours based on the usage, according to their claim. It also features a 65W Type-C adapter. As for the connectivity options, it features Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.0, two USB Type-C ports, and one 3.5mm headphone jack. It has a full-size keyboard but does not include a web camera nor a card reader. The device ships with Windows 10 pre-installed and uses intel’s integrated GPU.

The RedmiBook Air 13 will go on sale on August 17, with a starting price of around $705 for the version with 8 GB RAM + 512 GB SSD. The model with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD costs around $750. It’s available only in silver colour and there is no word for global availability.

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Microsoft Surface Duo

Microsoft Surface Duo will come in September at a $1,399 price tag

Microsoft finally confirmed that the Surface Duo is ready for the market with orders starting today while  coming out on September 10

Microsoft is launching its dual-screen Android phone Surface Duo on September 10, priced at $1,399. A few months after Microsoft executives partially announced the device on Twitter, the company today officially begins the pre-orders for the Surface Duo in the US. Orders will be available at AT&T, online at Microsoft and Best Buy.

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The company had revealed the design of this smartphone for many months but only today we managed to discover its features as well. “This is probably one of the sexiest devices we’ve ever created,” Windows and hardware manager Panos Panay told at a pre-launch news conference today. “The Surface Duo does things that single-screen devices can’t do”

Microsoft Surface Duo
Microsoft Surface Duo

The device includes two separate screens with 5.6 inches OLED (1800 x 1350) with a ratio of 4:3 that are connected together to form a screen – of an 8.1-inch (2700 x 1800) total workspace with a ratio of 3: 2. Unlike other foldable models like Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, the Surface Duo is using real Gorilla Glass, and the screens are designed to work in a similar way to multiple monitors on a Windows PC.

Microsoft is using the 11MP f/ 2.0 camera, which will include automatic low light modes, multi-frame HDR capture, and a “superzoom” of up to 7x. 4K and 1080p video recordings will be supported at 30fps and 60fps, with electronic image stabilization. There is only one camera in the Surface Duo, which can be used for both video calling and main camera.

The Surface Duo features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of internal memory. LTE is available on T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon, but there is no support for 5G. Microsoft has been working closely with Google on Android for the Surface Duo. Microsoft had to rely on Android for the reason of mobile applications, especially after Windows Phone failed in the market.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra unveiled: 120x hybrid zoom, 120W wired and 50W wireless charging

The most expensive model costs $1,010 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal

Earlier this year Xiaomi introduced two flagship devices, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Now the company to celebrate the 10th anniversary unveiled a new model of Mi 10, Mi 10 Ultra, which comes with a high-quality camera, 50W wireless charging, and 120W wired.

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While the Mi 10 Pro has a 108-megapixel camera with 50x hybrid zoom and 8K video, the Mi 10 Ultra has a 48-megapixel periscope camera with 10x optical zoom, 120x hybrid zoom and 8K video similar to the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Specs

 Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra
Display6.67-inch AMOLED (punch-hole cutout)
19.5:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz
Full HD+
HDR10+
Under-display fingerprint sensor
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 865
Adreno 650 GPU
LiquidCool Technology 2.0 vapor chamber
Memory8/12/16GB LPDDR5 RAM
Storage128/256/512GB UFS 3.1 storage
CameraRear:
Main: 48MP, f/1.85, 1/1.32-inch sensor, 1.2 micron pixels
Ultra-Wide: 20MP, f/2.2, 128-degree FoV
Periscope: 48MP, 1/2.0-inch sensor, f/4.1, 120x digital zoom
Telephoto: 12MP, f/2.0, 1.4 micron pixels, 2x optical zoom

Front:
Selfie: 20MP f/2.3, 1/3.4-in sensor, 0.8 micron pixels
Dimensions
Weight		162.38 x 75.04 x 9.45mm
221.8g
ColorsObsidian Black, Mercury Silver, Transparent Edition
Battery4,500mAh
120W wired charging
50W wireless charging
10W reverse wireless charging
120W charger in box

The Mi 10 Ultra also has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 20-megapixel super wide-angle camera, and a 12-megapixel portrait camera. The smartphone comes with a  di6.67-inch FHD+ OLEDsplay with 800-nit brightness, 10-bit color depth, and curved edges. The screen has a refresh rate of 120Hz and comes with a 4,500 mAh battery.

Under the hood pack a Snapdragon 865 processor with sub-6Ghz 5G via the X55 modem. Although is not the latest SD 865 Plus, you will get the latest generation LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage for a smoother experience.

The price range of the phone starts at $760 for 8GB RAM and 128GB memory. The most expensive model goes at $1,010 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of memory. Buyers can choose from three colors: white ceramic, silver, and transparent.

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ZTE Axon 11 5G

Axon 11: ZTE brings a 5G variant for the mid-range segment

The ZTE Axon 11 5G comes with a 64 MP camera, AMOLED display and is particularly lightweight

ZTE wants to become a landmark in the European mobile communications market, Christian Woschitz, CEO of ZTE Austria & Eastern Europe, announced at a news conference on Wednesday. With this in mind, the Chinese manufacturer is launching mid-range, Axon 11 5G devices in Germany and Austria.

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The device has a 6.47 inch AMOLED screen. It has a resolution of 2,340 x 1,080 pixels, a fingerprint sensor integrated into the screen, and comes with a conventional 60 Hz refresh rate.

Quad-Camera setup with 64 MP

As for the camera configuration, ZTE uses a quad-camera for the Axon 11 5G. All four lenses are arranged on a rectangular surface on the back. The main camera has a resolution of 64MP, a wide-angle camera with 8MP, a macro lens 2MP, and a depth sensor also with 2MP. The front camera has a resolution of 20MP.

When it comes to video, the main camera can take 4K video at 60 frames per second.

Processor, OS, Weight, and Battery

A Snapdragon 765G is used as a processor. Axon 11 5G is WLAN compliant with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards and Bluetooth 5.0. It weighs 168 grams. Android 10 is used as the operating system. The battery has a capacity of 4,000 mAh. The maximum charging power is 18 watts.

Price and Availability

In Europe the model comes to market with 128 GB of storage space and 6GB of RAM. It will be available in black, and a white model may also appear. ZTE costs 549 euros. Sales will begin in the coming days.

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Nvidia GPUs

NVIDIA next-gen graphics cards a big hit to AMD

New rumors suggest that NVIDIA is preparing to launch new Ampere graphics cards with the NVIDIA RTX 3000 series. The latest information says that NVIDIA will launch three new graphics cards in September, followed by another in October and the last two of this line, the presentation of which is not known when it will take place.

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The big news is NVIDIA’s most powerful new graphics card which will succeed the RTX 2080 Ti with 24GB vRAM. Such an amount of memory can only be rivaled by the super expensive RTX Titan graphics card but on the other hand, thwarts any attempt by AMD to compete with the new Navi graphics which have no more than 16GB vRAM.

The RTX 3080 will come with 24GB of vRAM and a 384-bit bus. The RTX 2080 Super will be replaced by the RTX 3080 with 10GB vRAM and debuts in mid-September. The graphics card that will come in October has 20GB of vRAM. Finally, the two remaining graphics cards will replace the RTX 2070 Super with 8GB and 16GB vRAM.

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40% of Android smartphones exposed of spying and data theft

Security researchers at Check Point have found a full 400 security issues in various parts of the code used by the digital signal processor (DSP) on Snapdragon mobile processors. Snapdragon is a chip system that contains several components from the processor, graphics to DSP. The latter is used for several reasons ranging from charging to video and audio recording, augmented reality, and other multimedia functions.

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Phone manufacturers can use DSP for dedicated applications that enable certain features. The chip is implemented in at least 40% of smartphones worldwide including high-end devices from Google, OnePlus, and Samsung.

Check Point says hackers can exploit security issues in three ways:

  • Spy. The Android phone can be turned into a spying device and above all, no user intervention is required. Photos are copied, calls are recorded, location is exposed and the microphone is spied.
  • Data Theft. It can be performed in complete silence without the knowledge of the user and can not even be removed by the latter.
  • Phone Damage. The smartphone can be rendered unusable by totally rendering it out of function.

All that is needed according to Check Point is for a hacker to install an application on the victim’s device. The problems were all approved by Qualcomm and given the CVE designations as follows: CVE-2020-11201, CVE-2020-11202, CVE-2020-11206, CVE-2020-11207, CVE-2020-11208 and CVE-2020- 11209.

The chipmaker Snapdragon has notified all smartphone makers and addressed all the problems. All those who have not received the security updates remain exposed. Experts say it will take months maybe years until all Android smartphone users are safe. Check Point did not publish the technical details of the problems to prevent attackers from taking full advantage of them.

Users have no choice but to wait for companies to update their smartphones. Although Qualcomm has released the update, no Android phone has it incorporated yet.

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Intel Mediatek First 5G chip

Intel in Partnership with MediaTek Revealed the First 5G Chip for Laptops

The 5G MediaTek T700 chip is designed to be used on next-generation laptops with Intel processors

Intel does not build 5G modems after retiring from the business due to failing to meet the expectations, but the partnership with MediaTek has begun to bear fruit. The two companies introduced the 5G MediaTek T700 modem designed to be used on the next-generation laptops with Intel processors.

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In this partnership, Intel has worked on the integration and development of the platform for the 5G chip as well as providing assistance to OEM partners. The MediaTek T700 chip offers support for 5G sub-6Ghz technology. But the chip also works with 4G networks. MediaTek promised that this processor will be extremely efficient by saving the laptop battery while browsing the Internet or making 5G calls.

Given the higher 5G internet capacity, laptops with these modems will become a necessity. Recently launched laptops like the Dell Latitude 9510 2n1, HP Elite Dragonfly G2, and Lenovo Flex 5G use Qualcomm 5G modems.

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F1 2018 Free

F1 2018 is free-to-keep from Humble Store till August 10th

You have time until Monday

The week is almost over, but you still have time to get a free game before the offer ends. The game is F1 2018, which is being given for free by Humble Store, until August 10th.

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F1 2018 is a racing sim that may be a bit very similar to its predecessor, but it is better nonetheless. A problem that does not come to mind when the price is zero.

Go to humblebundle.com before 1 pm PT /4 pm ET on August 10 and press the “get it now” button to get it for free. The game will be sent to you via a Steam key that must be redeemed before 1 pm PT/4 pm ET on August 17, ie within a week. After this period will expire and you will lose a free game. Click the link here to go directly to the Humble Store.

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Low-Spec Open-World PC Games

5 Low-Spec Open-World PC Games

For all of you who have a PC system

The open-world gaming genre in 2020 has been created as one of the most popular genres in all games. The genre has been home to some of the most successful games of the last decade. These are some of the best open-world low-specs requirement PC games that can run on computers with 2 GB of RAM.

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However, slowly it is repeating itself and becoming more boring, with each new release trying to incorporate elements of the open-world genre. However, the cream always rises to the top (if you do not know as a reference ask moms), and the best games eventually find an audience sooner or later.

These are 5 Low-Spec Open-World PC Games

#5. Just Cause 2

If the gaming industry were to award for ‘Highest Number of Explosions Per Minute’, then the Just Cause series would easily receive the award every year. Games have evolved in size, scale, and, most importantly, more things to blow up. The original game was received relatively well, but it was the sequel Just Cause 2 that took the franchise to a new level and made it a series of the genre that is just as popular as it is today.

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#4. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

The Witcher books have created not only a great Netflix show but most importantly, a gaming trilogy that is now considered among the best. The Witcher series evolved with each game being better than the previous one, and the sequel is the prime example of how the Project Red CD is growing by leaps and bounds. The Witcher 2 campaign is delightful, with player decisions and choices that bring real consequences to the story and outcome of the game.

#3. The Saboteur

One of the most overlooked games of the last decade that has slowly turned into a cult after all these years, The Saboteur is a really great game with lots of original ideas. The game puts you in France as an Irish freedom fighter who is working to get rid of the Nazi occupation in Paris. The game uses color to underline parts of the city that are uneven and gives an incredibly engaging experience.

#2. Assassin’s Creed II

Speaking of games with impressive sequels, Assassin’s Creed II is considered one of the best gaming sequences in history. The game founded Assassin’s Creed as a classic genre and one of the most fun open-world experiences of its time. Real-life historical events have always been a strong aspect of the series.

#1. Mafia II

Mafia II has an open world, but not at the level of GTA games. From snow-covered roads in winter or bright red Hot Rods, the Mafia II world feels authentic and never manages to bring a smile to your face. Anyone who has ever watched Goodfellas has only dreamed of playing a game like Mafia II. The game puts you in control of Vito, a future member of the Italian mafia. It tells an extremely heartfelt story, the ending of which has become quite famous in the world of video games.

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